Ciao Bambino! Family Travel in China

April 4 – 13, 2015

Of epic propor*ons and with a tumultuous but fascina*ng history, China is an unfathomable land of contrast and diversity. Now once again a major player on the global stage and increasingly accessible to outside visitors, China invites you to explore its cultural wealth and marvel at its natural abundance. Travel now to a magical and blossoming land.

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Ciao Bambino! in China

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4/6/15 Mandarin Journeys Asia 4

Arrival in Shanghai and picked up by local guide. Transfer to the hotel. Relax and recover tonight 04 April •  Rest and relax at the hotel after a long flight 05 April •  Viewing platform at the SWFC •  Visit the Bund and walk along Nanjing East Road to People Square •  Local food tour along the way; sample some xialongbao and shenjiang dumplings (included) •  Yu Gardens & Walking Tour in the Old City •  Vintage sidecar motorcycle tour around Shanghai

(2 hours – pickup at Mansion Hotel lobby, Xinle Lu) •  Shanghai Acrobats at Shanghai Center •  Return to the hotel

All private guide services, food tasting at lunch time and entrance fees, private transportation included. Recommend dining at Shanghai Center outlets or try some great local food at Sichuan Citizen on Donghu Road, with help from you guide (please settle locally for this meal)

Shanghai | 04 April 2015

Check-in 04-Apr-2015 Check-out 06-Apr-2015

Your arrival flight is arriving in Shanghai (PVG) at 5:25 PM

FOUR SEASONS PUDONG Complimentary Rooms

The Meal Plan for Today ü  Breakfast at the hotel


06 April •  Early wake-up for Tai Chi in Lu Jia Zui Gardens, not far from the hotel (7.30am) •  Return to the hotel for breakfast •  Check out and drive to Tai Hu Home (about 1.5 hours – 2 hours) •  Check in and visit Qing Dynasty House and visit the old Su Zhou Garden •  Lunch hosted by Tai Hu Home •  Visit the breeding and preservation base of the extremely rare Chinese Alligator •  Dinner hosted by Tai Hu Home

07 April •  Breakfast •  Pottery making workshop •  Lunch hosted by Tai Hu Home •  Tea House visit and Tea Making Experience •  Some free time to explore the area •  Dinner hosted by Tai Hu Home

Tai Hu | April 2015


Transfer to the Taihu Home

TAIHU HOME http://taihu-home.com in Artistic Villa



08 April •  Breakfast •  Drive to Suzhou and check in to the hotel •  Some free time at the hotel •  Transfer to Suzhou •  Visit the Humble Administator’s Garden •  Local lunch, please settle at the restaurant •  Visit Pingjiang Road •  Visit the Lion Forest Garden •  Rickshaw ride •  Return to the hotel and free time

09 April •  Breakfast •  Day or half day (as long as you like) excursion to Nan’xun Water Town

(admission fee included, with access to all major sights) •  Local lunch, please settle at the restaurant •  Enjoy a boat ride on the canals •  Return to Suzhou hotel and free time

Suzhou | April 2015


Transfer to Suzhou

TONINO LAMBORGHINI HOTEL http://www.tlhotelsgroup.com/suzhou/default-en.html



Drive out towards the stunning bamboo forests of Moganshan, a former summer retreat located in verdant hills near Shanghai and Hangzhou. 10 April •  Breakfast in Suzhou •  Transfer to Moganshan and check in •  Fantastic hiking, cycling or walking •  Enjoy the scenery and ‘test drive’ this brand new resort

Moganshan | April 2015


Transfer to Moganshan bamboo forest

REGALIA HOTEL http://www.andamanvacations.com/en-us/about_hotel.html



We will drive you to Hangzhou, often named China’s most beautiful city and your final stop. 11 April •  Breakfast at Moganshan •  Transfer to Hanghzou’s Banyan Tree Hotel •  Visit West Lake Scenic Area and enjoy a private boat trip on the lake •  Walk along Hefang Old Street where you can have some snacks or lunch •  Evening performance of the Impressions Hangzhou show •  Free time at the Banyan Tree

12 April •  Breakfast at Banyan Tree •  Drive to Meijiawu and start your hike through the tea plantations •  Return to Banyan Tree to freshen up and the rest of the day is at leisure

Departure for the airport in Shanghai is early today, set out at 6.30am

Hangzhou | April 2015


Transfer to Hangzhou

BANYAN TREE Complimentary Rooms


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Reviews | What clients say

MJ planned an excellent leisure trip for me to Japan and China in July-‐August 2014. The trip was 2 weeks and included all hotels, both long haul and short hall flights, trains, local transporta*on, dinner reserva*ons each night, and full day guides in each city. Ci*es visited included Tokyo, Kyoto, Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. The trip was planned and executed flawlessly. There was not one detail, reserva*on, travel arrangement that was miscommunicated or out of order. For this to occur on a two week, complex, interna*onal i*nerary speaks volumes to the quality, reliability, and thoroughness of Marc and Mandarin Journeys. The guides in each city superb and highly knowledgeable re. the local sights, culture, languages, and transporta*on. Stayed in a older courtyard house/hotel in Beijing (Hans Royal Garden) and 300 year old Ryokan in Kyoto. The trip was thoroughly enjoyed. MJ even arranged vintage motorcycles with side cars as the transporta*on from central Beijing to a non touristy, less travelled part of the Great Wall. I highly recommend Mandarin Journeys for anyone that wants a non touristy, comprehensive trip to the Far East Mr Steve Randich – CIO Finra, former CIO Ci*group

Our family recently used Mandarin Journeys for a 3-‐week/5 des*na*ons trip to China and Thailand, and we highly recommend them. They were a^en*ve and responsive during the planning process, which for us involved mul*ple changes along the way, and they helped us manage everything seamlessly. They designed a premium, customized program with ac*vi*es suited to us and expert guides who completely enhanced the experience. And they were in touch throughout to ensure things went according to plan. They took the *me to understand what we were looking for and delivered beyond our expecta*ons. I'm sure we will be "repeat" customers. Mrs Mary Gerzema & John Gerzema – VP Global Media at The Estee Lauder Companies & NYT Bestselling Author

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